Photo: #1, Caption: Cover Photo - A rainbow at Sheveroys Hill, Yercaud, India.
Hello LG friends,
This post was inspired by our @renata1 through her this post and my friend @OliverKIWI
It has been a long time since I published ‘Tips’ on Photography… here are two of them about “Sky & Clouds”… The 1st post is with “Tips on Mobile Photography & the 2nd with Tips on Digital Photography”
The “Sky and Clouds” have inspired many photographers, poets, artists, writers, scientists, etc.; and, for that reason, influenced every living being - the dance of a peacock is a classic example… right?. Cloudy and grey days make us feel gloomy and sad whereas bright and sunny days make us feel happy.
I feel that all of us have tried capturing the Sky & Clouds… is it not? I request you add your “Sky/Cloud” photos in the comments, please.
Here are some shots which have been shot during different times of the day, which evoke a variety of moods - hope you will like them. I have provided the EXIF along with the date & time so that one can visualise the ‘feel’, more.
(most of the photos are unedited)
Photo: #2, Caption: A fluffy cloud shot from my Villa in Yercaud, India - a brilliant day.
Camera: Vivo X70 Pro plus, Date Taken: 2022-07-21 15:18:57,
Exposure Time: 1/949 sec, F Number: f/3.4, ISO: 50, 125 mm, AUTO
Photo: #3, Caption: An artistic shot from our ‘House Boat’ in the backwaters of Alleppey, Kerala, India - Mother nature as the artist.
Camera: SONY A-6000, Date Taken: 2015-07-31 18:36:12,
Exposure Time: 1/250 sec, F Number: f/5.6, ISO:100, 105 mm, Exposure Program: Aperture priority
Photo: #4, Caption: A shot from Children’s Seat, Yercaud, India - at an altitude of above 4,000 feet - The Sheveroyan Hills - don’t you feel the chill breeze?
Camera: SONY DSC-RX10M2, Date Taken: 2018-09-11 10:46:22,
Exposure Time: 1/800 sec, F Number: f/5.6, ISO: 100, Exposure Program: Auto, 50mm
Photo: #5, Caption: The boating lake of Yercaud in September - Amazing colour combination - Real Golden hours!
Camera: SONY DSC-RX10M2, Date Taken: 2018-09-08 18:27:16,
Exposure Time: 1/30 sec, (tripod assisted), F Number: f/4, ISO: 100, Exposure Program: Auto, 24 mm
Photo: #6, Caption: Another cool morning in Bangalore - marvellous formation of clouds, presented by Mother Nature!
Camera: One Plus 7Pro, Date Taken: 2020-08-25 08:53:22,
Exposure Time: 1/5736 sec, F Number: f/1.65, ISO: 125, Exposure Program: Auto, 24 mm
Photo: #7, Caption: Once upon a time my “Star Photo” - a river in Kerala shot in the evening
Camera: Samsung 6Edge Plus, Date Taken: 2016-01-17 16:36:07
Exposure Time: 1/1284 sec, F Number: f/1.9, ISO: ISO 40, Exposure Program: Auto, 24 mm.
Photo: #8, Caption: A nature-filled shot - the cloud in the background with the tree in the foreground at the Pagoda View Point, Yercaud, Tamil Nadu.
Camera: SONY DSC-RX10M2, Date Taken: 2019-05-11 15:16:29
Exposure Time: 1/800 sec, F Number: f/5.6, ISO: 100, Exposure Program: Aperture Priority, 24 mm.
Photo: #9, Caption: Cloud shot while flying from Bangalore to Vadodara, Gujarat - another bright day shot!
Camera: Vivo X70 Pro plus, Date Taken: 2022-07-07 10:51:23
Exposure Time: 1/2573 sec, F Number: f/1.57, ISO: 50, Exposure Program: Manual, 24 mm
Photo: #10, Caption: We feel sad…right? Alleppey = “Venice of East” (Kerala, India) beach.
Camera:Vivo X70 Pro plus,Date Taken: 2022-06-08 18:06:27,
Exposure Time: 1/1887 sec, F Number: f/1.57, ISO: 50, Exposure Program: Manual, 24 mm.
Photo: #11, Caption: Unedited - excited…right? we spent almost 3 hours in Malampuzha Dam, Kerala & I have been capturing dozens of “Feelings” …
Camera: SONY A-6000, Date Taken: 2015-10-25 17:53:18
Exposure Time: 1/250 sec, F Number: f/6.3, ISO: 100, Shutter Priority, 160 mm (70-200, F4, G, OSS)
Photo: #12, Caption: Amber Fort, Rajasthan - A clean sky - the fort adds beauty to the frame.
Camera: SONY Alpha - 7C (Full-frame), Date Taken: 2022-12-04 10:04:12,
Exposure Time: 1/160 sec, F Number: f/10, ISO: 100, Exposure Program: Auto, 28 mm (Lens: Tamaron E 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 A071).
Video #1, Caption: A 30 Second video - the movements of the cloud shot from Lady’s Seat, Yercaud, India.
And now, coming to the TIPS:
Firstly, I request my fellow photographers to add your “Tips” in the comments, so that I can add them to the main post, giving credit to you.
I have tried my best not to go very technical - but still, if you have any doubts, I will be happy to assist you.
Let me be frank with you - I am an unorthodox/unconventional photographer, though I firmly believe in & obey all the Photographic Foundation Rules; with my decades of experience in both film & digital photography, I have been following the guidelines below for “Sky & Clouds” photography:
When it comes to Mobile photography, I shoot both in Auto & Manual Modes:
- In Auto mode, usually, I try to focus on the horizon & slowly move the mobile from a lower (darker) point towards the sun - I shoot once my composition is good for me - or even I move the mobile a little down or up, once more.
- In Manual mode, I experiment with different “White Balance” & “ISO” (I don’t go above ISO 800)… Read More…
My dear photography friends, @AdamGT @TerryPG @Sagir , @Danielzunino @AZ_2021 @Anil6969 @TusharSuradkar - your comments and feedback will be helpful to do more in the future.
Also, can I request friend @DeniGu to give your feedback on such posts?
learning from u and others
